Kargil War Hero, the 'Lion of Ladakh' Col Sonam Wangchuk passes away at 61
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 11, 2026, 13:05 (IST)
Maha Vir Chakra awardee Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Kargil War hero, passed away in Leh. Renowned for his bravery in the Batalik sector during Operation Vijay, he led daring missions and captured enemy positions. His gallantry earned him India's second-highest wartime award, with two posts named in his honour.